Raj Patel (@dr_raj_patel) 's Twitter Profile
Raj Patel

@dr_raj_patel

Former GP and Medical Director in NHS England, UK. Mixing the wisdom of youth with the energy of old age.

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#RakshaBandhan Raksha means protection & Bandhan means bound. Literally the ā€œBond of Protectionā€. Today, sisters tie a ā€˜rakhi’ on their brother’s wrist as a symbol of love and respect. I am honoured by Dr Nikita Kanani (she/her) with this token. We may not be bound by blood, but we are in spirit

#RakshaBandhan Raksha means protection &amp; Bandhan means bound. Literally the ā€œBond of Protectionā€.  Today, sisters tie a ā€˜rakhi’ on their brother’s wrist as a symbol of love and respect. I am honoured by <a href="/NikkiKF/">Dr Nikita Kanani (she/her)</a> with this token.  We may not be bound by blood, but we are in spirit
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We're sad to hear about the death of Bill Turnbull from prostate cancer. 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer — that's a dad, brother, uncle or best mate. Read about the symptoms, causes and tests for prostate cancer, and share with your loved ones. ā¬‡ļø nhs.uk/conditions/pro…

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Men at higher risk are aged over 50, have a family history of the disease, or black men over 45. You can check your risk in 30 seconds with Prostate Cancer UK’s online risk checker. Early diagnosis saves lives. prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker

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To put the level of demand and activity into context a little – the number of serious ambulance call outs in September was up by a fifth compared to before the pandemic.

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Over the past year, colleagues in general practice delivered 324 million appointments, and a record-breaking 2.8 million people were checked for cancer following an urgent GP referral.

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Our colleagues in community pharmacies are treating thousands more people for minor illnesses – over 100,000 in June — helping to support people quickly and conveniently, and ease the pressure on GPs.

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Overall, our most recent figures show more NHS activity than before the pandemic. 56,000 more patients received treatment in August compared to the same month pre-pandemic, and more than two million tests and checks were carried out.

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It’s vital that those who are eligible come forward for their Covid and flu vaccinations. Over 8 million people have already had their Covid booster, and everyone over 50 can now book online. nhs.uk/wintervaccinat…

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To better identify unpaid carers, it can be helpful for the carer status to be recorded in their #GP record. Working with practitioners, we have produced guidance to support this to be done consistently: england.nhs.uk/publication/co… #NHSThinkCarer

To better identify unpaid carers, it can be helpful for the carer status to be recorded in their #GP record. 

Working with practitioners, we have produced guidance to support this to be done consistently: england.nhs.uk/publication/co…

#NHSThinkCarer
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Men sometimes aren’t the best at reaching out when they need support. Tomorrow is #InternationalMensDay and we want to highlight our confidential coaching for everyone in NHS #PrimaryCare. Don’t suffer in silence. Talking is a strength. Find out more: england.nhs.uk/lookingafteryou

Men sometimes aren’t the best at reaching out when they need support.

Tomorrow is #InternationalMensDay and we want to highlight our confidential coaching for everyone in NHS #PrimaryCare. Don’t suffer in silence. Talking is a strength.
  
Find out more: england.nhs.uk/lookingafteryou
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Thank you Odd Arts & KPMG UK Manchester for inviting me to a workshop exploring #racism in the UK through the lens of an interactive play about football. #thoughtprovoking

Nina Warhurst (@ninawarhurst) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Women who do this to women šŸ˜” Too repulsed by my hair to eat her breakfast, but managing to bang out this vitriol šŸ˜µā€šŸ’« Apart from anything else I can’t bear inaccuracies - I think we can all agree my hair looked šŸ«¶šŸ¼

Women who do this to women šŸ˜”

Too repulsed by my hair to eat her breakfast, but managing to bang out this vitriol šŸ˜µā€šŸ’«

Apart from anything else I can’t bear inaccuracies - I think we can all agree my hair looked šŸ«¶šŸ¼
Jeeves Wij (@askjeeveswij) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We have seen concerns from many calling for professional standards for Physician Associates and Anaethesia Associates. Regulation provides long awaited clarity & assurance to clinicians, professionals & patients. It is a step in the right direction, with more to be done.